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Prayer times in Magaria
This page shows today’s salah times in Magaria, Zinder Region, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Niger.
Namaz times in Magaria today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Magaria prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Magaria
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Magaria on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, compared with only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 8:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Magaria and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:15 PM |
Compared with Niamey, Dhuhr in Magaria comes roughly 27 minutes earlier than in Niamey, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 28 minutes earlier than in the capital. Magaria is 738 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Magaria and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Magaria is at 69.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,408 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 69.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Magaria
Fasting in Magaria, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:28 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:34 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Niger.
Where Magaria is located
Magaria lies at 12.9983° N, 8.9099° E, in Zinder Region, in Niger. The nearest administrative centre is Mirriah, 83 km away. Nearby places include Matamey (67 km), Mirriah (83 km), and Zinder (90 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Magaria
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zinder Region, Niger
- Population
- 35,091
- Coordinates
- 12.99826, 8.90991
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 69.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,408 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Magaria
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Magaria is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:52 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Magaria
When is Maghrib in Magaria?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 6:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Magaria?
Fajr in Magaria changes with the seasons: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Magaria during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Magaria?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Magaria differ from Niamey?
Yes. Magaria is 738 km from Niamey, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Magaria is called roughly 27 minutes earlier than in Niamey.